Law Education Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz

The rights all people have because they are human beings.

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The branch of law dealing with crimes and their punishments.

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A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentences of more than a year.

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Laws usually dealing with private rights or individuals, groups or businesses.

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The person against whom a claim is made.

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In a civil case, the injured party who brings the legal action against the alleged wronger.

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The state or federal government's attorney in a criminal case.

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The level of proof required to convict a person of a crime.

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Usually the standard of proof used in a civil suit.

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The basic principle of our constitutional system.

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